Does anyone have a hernia???

Hi, I become concerned with a ball like mass that keeps poking out on the right side of my incission. I haven't contacted my surgeon yet because I wanted to hear from someone who's had an incissional hernia. It doesn't stick out all the time just every once in a while. I want to know it I should restrict my activity until I see my surgeon. Please advise. Mary Rose

I would call your surgeon.. Sounds lieka hernia.

Hi Mary Rose, Definately go to the Dr. A few years ago my hubby had his apendix removed and about 7 months later he had a mass also sticking out on his right side near the incision. When he layed down it went away. It turned out to be an incisional hernia. Because he waited so long because we didn't know what it was and he didn't tell me about for a while, when he finally did go to the dr it was so big that they had to put a huge mesh netting thingy in him. Which because it's so big they couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't happen again. Please go get it checked out! God Bless, ~Angel 255/222/147/118

Yup, sounds like a hernia to me....Call the doc though, I'm sure they will want to see you. I also have a hernia but mine is abdominal and was there before I had my WLS. Mine is from 2 past c-sections and scarring. I notice mine when I cough or strain. It's painful at times and will need it repaired but holding out till I get my TT. Good Luck and take care... Karry 311/185/167 goal

Yes I just strted noticing one just before my 6 month check up and the nurse said as long as it doesn't hurt or anything just to wait until my one year check up with the Dr. 239-143-135